Moline Middle City Lake
Key Takeaway
Moline Middle City Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02470 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MOLINE, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Moline Middle City Lake?
Moline Middle City Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Moline Middle City Lake?
Moline Middle City Lake is owned by MOLINE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Moline Middle City Lake built?
Moline Middle City Lake was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Moline Middle City Lake?
Moline Middle City Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Moline Middle City Lake?
Moline Middle City Lake has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Moline Middle City Lake last inspected?
Moline Middle City Lake was last inspected on June 4, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.